Fleas are just awful! They seem to almost multiply overnight. And sitting around waiting for them to go away on their own isn’t going to cut it. You need to take action to get the fleas gone for good. And, for your sanity, it’s best you do so as soon as possible. Fleas are one of the most common house-hold pests. Fleas that infest the home can be a minor annoyance, or they can cause extreme distress to your family and pets. There are many options for controlling flea infestations in the home including vacuuming, timing your pet grooming properly, using “flea bombs” or having a professional handle it.

Natural Pest Control For Fleas

Traditional Pest Control Flea Treatment

The most effective natural flea control will involve using more than one method. Fleas have 4 life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Treating only the pet or their environment will not kill all of their life cycle. Treatment needs to be applied in all areas where pets live and play.

Fleas are a common problem for dogs but they can also affect cats as well as other animals such as rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs.

Cedar

Cedar shavings and other natural cedar products are another great way to help keep fleas away. Cedar oil is known for its bug repelling properties, and it also helps with dust mite control. The smell of cedar can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it, but the benefits are worth putting up with a little extra odor. Keep in mind that some animals may be sensitive or allergic to the oils in cedar, so you’ll want to try this out on your pet before leaving him or her alone for long periods of time in a room treated with cedar chips or shavings. If you have pets that spend most of their time outdoors or indoors only occasionally, then using a natural deterrent like these simple steps may be all you need!

Cedar Oil

Cedar oil is an effective natural flea killer. It’s also a natural flea repellent, so it can be used as a spray or added to shampoo and other cleaning products.

Cedar oil is available from pet stores and online retailers, but it’s best to find the real thing. The active ingredient in cedar oil is alpha-pinene, which comes from the needles of the Eastern red cedar tree and has been shown to kill adult fleas on contact for up to 24 hours after application.

The only downside? You may need an industrial-strength vacuum cleaner if your dog or cat sleeps on your bed!

Lavender

Lavender is a natural insect repellent that can be used to repel fleas and other pests. Lavender essential oils, which are extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant, can be used in a diffuser or placed on top of your cat’s food bowl to keep fleas away.

It can also be added to potpourri along with other herbs like rosemary and eucalyptus. You can even put it in your vacuum cleaner bag!

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a perennial herb that can be used as an effective natural flea repellent. Lemongrass can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and has a strong citrus smell that keeps pests away. The best part about lemongrass is that it’s easy to grow, making it an ideal option for people who want to use natural pest control techniques without having to buy or apply chemicals on their pets.

Lemongrass has been used for centuries in folk medicine as a treatment for various ailments including fevers, headaches and skin infections such as ringworm or athlete’s foot . Lemongrass also has antibacterial properties which make it great for dogs with allergies or skin conditions such as hot spots .

Lemon or Lime Juice

In addition to being a powerful cleaning agent, lemon or lime juice are great for repelling fleas. Be sure to use fresh squeezed juice and not bottled, as the latter is often diluted with water and other chemicals that can be harmful to your pet or you. You can also use lemon or lime juice in spray bottles to spray on furniture and in corners where flea larvae may congregate in your home.

You can discourage fleas from bothering your pets with natural methods.

If you have pets, you can keep fleas away by using natural methods. There are many ways to do this, and they’re easy to use and inexpensive. You don’t need to use chemicals that can harm your pets or the environment. Here are some things you can try:

• Change the bedding in your pet’s bed and wash it with vinegar or baking soda. You might also want to vacuum their bedding regularly with an upright vacuum cleaner instead of using a handheld one so that you don’t spread fleas around your home when vacuuming them up!
• Give your pet foods that contain soybeans or fish oil as these foods help repel fleas naturally by giving off a scent that keeps them away from your animal’s body (and thus ensures they won’t bite). Other good sources include garlic, black pepper and basil leaves which act as repellants but may cause side effects like diarrhea if given too much at once so make sure only give 1-2 teaspoons per day depending on the size of animal being fed…